CLUB NOTE

Published: September 21, 2004 8:00PM

Support Group
Alzheimers Support Group of the Guernsey County area met Sept. 14 at Southeastern Med, Morrison Room.
Facilitator Betty Tickhill opened the meeting and introduced a newcomer care giver. She reminded the group about Respite Care that the Red Carpet Health Care and Country View Assisted Living Centers offer.
Several items were discussed including: Identification bracelets and books that can be obtained at the library; for information about the prescription card contact Laurel Dubeck of the Area Agency on Aging; prices of occupancy at The Beckett House and Cambridge Heights Apts.; the new drug Namenda; Dianne Hodges received the book Diminished Mind.
The conclusion of the meeting was spent distributing information to the newcomer.
Next meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 3 p.m. Notices will be sent as to the location. Fran Brooks, family service coordinator, in Youngstown, will be guest speaker.
March Electric
March Electric Retirees and Employees met Sept. 15 at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant with seven members in attendance.
Cards were signed for the ill.
Shirley Barnett gave the blessing before the breakfast. Carol Sharp read a thank-you note from Virginia Todd and Maye Frizzell and gave a report on the picnic. She extended her appreciation to everyone who assisted with the event, by bringing food and providing items for the auction.
Next meeting will be Oct. 20.
Retirees
Champion Spark Plug Retirees met recently with Jane Blackstone, president, in charge.
Blackstone reported the Holiday Inn has been reserved for the Christmas party on Dec. 16. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m.; and dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Cards were sent to the ill.
Dave Gregg reported those wishing to support Terry Anderson for the Ohio Senate may do so by contributing to his campaign: Terry Anderson for Ohio Senate Committee, 1 North Court St., Athens, OH 45701. Anderson supports health care for all Ohioians.
The group discussed their pleasure with the open house held recently at Federal Mogul Plant (Champion Spark Plug) and also the coverage provided by The Daily Jeffersonian.
Mary won the door prize.